american babel is a model of our divided country using the plain paper shopping bag as a substitute for the everyday consuming american. each bag, almost identical, is cut with one of two lenses: circles or squares – us versus them. some have views wider than others, still, however, they are tenuously perched together, looking…

cassie jones + will sears will discuss their process and inspiration for their new work on view in side by side at common street arts.  this conversation will help us explore the creative processes of jones and sears.  learn more about how each artist employs distinct methods to investigate color and form through their artistic…

join common street arts for this free musical performance by danika + the jeb.  danika + the jeb are dynamic, uplifting, and fun, while their music is a soulful combination of artfully written songs and powerful musical phrasing. this performance follows the artist talk by cassie jones + will sears. free and open to the…

In response to Waterville Creates’ 2018 call for Temporary Public Art related to the theme of the Kennebec River, artists throughout the New England region submitted their proposals for consideration. Three artists have been selected to install their work in the City of Waterville from June through September 2018.   Maggie Libby, Voices of the River:…

Common Street Arts is pleased to present Prints at the Scale of People—an exhibition of experimental printmaking that explores oversized examples of the medium. Composed on a single sheet of paper, or through an additive approach of many small-scale prints joined together, works in the exhibition are as large or larger than the human form and…

Join visiting artist Lisa Link on an interactive art and science walk to explore her public installation of WordWrap2018: Swimming Upstream at Quarry Road Trails in Waterville. Together with nature enthusiast Serena Sanborn, the walk will simultaneously investigate the natural world encountered on the Quarry Road Trails as participants explore this exciting public art exhibition in the great…

This year, the Maine Film Festival unpacks the cinematic experience with a deeply-exploratory art exhibition held in conjunction with MIFF — MIFFONEDGE, now in its sixth year of entertaining Festival goers at Common Street Arts. MIFFONEDGE Vol. 6 features a suite of immersive sensory experiences that invite us to step outside of our everyday perception…

River Stories Day Join Common Street Arts and artist Maggie Libby from 11:00-6:00 p.m. to interact with her public art installation, River Stories, which celebrates the Kennebec River as a natural resource and as a central element for industry and recreation in Central Maine.  As part of the River Stories project, Libby invites participants to…

Join Common Street Arts on Small Business Saturday for a special pop-up featuring Spiralworks Felt Heather Kerner from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Heather Kerner of Spiralworks Felt has been making felt works for nearly 10 years. Inspired by her Maine roots, her work weaves together an interest in farming, a need for the warmth of wool, a desire to sculpt…

Join Common Street Arts for a Holiday Pop-Up featuring Barbara Sullivan’s Balsam Fir Wreaths on December 2 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Shop early and shop local! 30” Wreaths $44 24” Wreaths $38 18” Garland $46 Cash or check only (shipping add $18, includes box) If you would like to pre-order/pre-pay please email [email protected]…

celebrate visual art created by k-12 youth in the greater waterville community. this year’s youth art month (yam) theme is “building community through art” and is an opportunity to showcase the creative endeavors of area youth while highlighting the beneficial effects of artistic practice as part of the educational experience. this month-long celebration will emphasize…